LNB Argentina: hard preseason

More than a month ahead to start the 2014-15 Argentine LNB season, several teams took note of that and began their training. And like any recess, it is also time to bring new people always necessary for a change. Such are the cases of Gimnasia Indalo Comodoro Rivadavia, Atenas Cordoba and Sionista Paraná.

Referring to Atenas, young power forward Matias Bortolin was introduced this week in the presidential room to the staff and signed a one-year contract. In addition, Bruno Lábaque and Alvaro Merlo were not required due to medical checkups and the pivot Juan Manuel Torres has arrived.

Regarding Sionista, the coaching staff confirmed Tommie Eddie as new reinforcement instead of William McFarlan, due to personal problems. The power forward, 32, comes from Olimpia Paraguay and will join the squad on Tuesday. The previous day they start the preseason.

Beyond this information, the other two foreign slots are to Joshua Pittman (he will be joining the team on August 27) and Darren Phillip (he will do the same and will be coming on September 6).

Finally, Gimnasia Comodoro also starts on Monday. Also, before that day, the players corresponding tests are done to finalize the administrative and clinical issues. Worth to note that the coach Gonzalo Garcia will join after the World Cup Spain and will be the 26th season for the club in the Argentinean top flight.
Federico Koniszczer (@konifede)